How many health inspections has HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB had?

HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ever been shut down?

No, HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB?

The most frequently cited violations at HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

5301 HERON CREEK BLVD, North Port, FL 34287

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HERON CREEK ASSOCIATES LTD · License: SEA6804794

HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB in North Port, FL has 25 inspections on record with 169 total violations (6.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of May 2, 2025

Inspection History (25)

May 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

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